The search for permanent North Yarmouth town manager will pick up this fall.
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Maine Preservation rolls out new drive-by tours of historic sites
The goal of the tours is to connect the state’s history with its culture today.
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Gray author takes readers on suffragists’ road trip
Women’s rights advocate Anne Gass says she is compelled to tell women’s stories that resonate today but might otherwise be lost to history.
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Cancer screenings take hit from pandemic
Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
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Falmouth ditches outdoor dining provision, upsetting restaurant owners
Restaurants have until Friday to discontinue the outdoor dining setups that were allowed under a town COVID-19 emergency ordinance.
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State Golf Association looking for buyer for Val Halla headquarters
The town of Cumberland is interested in the space at the municipally run golf course, the town manager says, but not at the current asking price of $595,000.
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Film tells history of Cumberland through eyes of those who lived it
“Cumberland Maine, Building Community and Memories for 200 Years” explores the history of farming, education, recreation and community service in Cumberland.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Open air painting festival makes debut in Yarmouth
Artists will be painting local scenes around town on Saturday and Sunday.
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Falmouth’s new short-term rental rules draw mixed reviews
The ordinance was created to address residents’ concerns about ill-behaved vacationers at the short-term rental sites.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
New Gloucester’s Mrs. Maine wins another crown
Misty Coolidge will use her platform as USA United Service Ambassador to promote awareness about hunger around the country.